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Run to the hills

Posted on | October 31, 2009 | 2 Comments

My heart is gladdened.  This week, after an absence of a number of months, I managed to get back to the hills again.  A few months back I tore ligaments in my ankle and was forced out for a bit.  While my ankle still hurts a little if stretched in certain directions, I deemed it hike-worthy and on Wednesday, the brother and I set off for Tonelagee.

The weather was reasonable (for Ireland).  Overcast for the most part and a bit of a breeze.  Good walking weather.  The going was steep and exceedingly boggy in places – ankle deep at times. Not a long walk, but good views and an interesting standing stone, inscribed with a cross.

Enjoyed it immensely.  Glad to be back.  Some more images over at my PicasaWeb.

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2 Responses to “Run to the hills”

  1. ellie
    November 1st, 2009 @ 8:22

    That’s what I’d like to do … but with a dog for company. (Maybe your brother is a dog.)

  2. Gerry Hayes
    November 1st, 2009 @ 18:31

    Who needs a dog when I have good, manly and fraternal company?

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